Jeff Beck on Bass

This is my hommage to my number one guitar hero Jeff Beck.
I wanted to emulate every nuance of Jeff's playing on 'Cause We've Ended As Lovers' in detail on my fretless 6-string bass. The solo (at 2:42) is my own interpretation. I couldn't resist though to pick up my guitar in the end of the song (at 4:39).
Jeff you will be missed! Enjoy Guitar Heaven....
Barend Tromp - fretless 6-string bass & guitar
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Just to avoid confusion: the thumbnail picture is Photoshopped

[@andrewsandoz8005]

First witnessed the Jeff Beck group in 68' with Ronnie and Rod, always impressed. Throughout the years Mr. Beck has proven his guitar skills by reinventing his sound, keeping it fresh. A true electric guitar virtuoso. He will be missed.

[@barendtromp]

totally agree. Love both his old and new stuff!

[@SLAYERSWINE1]

I was fortunate to see Jeff Beck 14 times, including his last tour last year with Johnny Depp. He was my all time favorite guitarist as well as musician. I am still in disbelief he has died, it hurts me as much as when my Mom died. #RIPJeffBeck #GOATGuitarist #ICON

[@susankirkland3852]

❤

[@rockyrovere2526]

I know man, I know. Peace, Rocky

[@coyotegrins]

Sigh...I'm still having trouble with a Jeff Beck-less world.

[@stevenjanelli3177]

Jeff's passing has hit me hard. I can't even express why. All I can say is he was truly special and gifts like him don't come along every day. Godspeed, Jeff. 🙏✨

[@ministrychicago1]

What a shit way to pass being a Guitar Legend. I'd rather have heard he got run over by one of his cars that he rebuilt. UGH.

[@markymarco2570]

hit me too bro

[@sporkfindus4777]

It hit me hard too. I've cried a lot. It's affected the guitar and music world like we weren't expecting. I can't explain it either, except that a huge hole has been punched through music. Someone said he was "1 of 1", which is succinct but pretty spot on.

[@charlesmcgehee3227]

Hold on to the thought that it is amazing he made it to 78 and was still playing extremely well. And he knew and inspired and played with s many people over his long life. I'm betting he was a damn good mechanic too. Touching comment Steven Janelli

[@PizzaChet]

Agreed. Even though the majority of the body of his work was behind him, I was gutted.

[@JoeContiMusic]

One of the many reasons we are stunned is because we felt there was so much more music to come from jeff Beck. His career was constantly ascending, and even at 78, we all were excited to hear him at 79, 80, 81, etc. So grateful for his inspiration

[@stevenjanelli3177]

I honestly thought he hadn't lost a step. He was sounding great! So sudden..so sad.

[@RobertSmith-ix1cu]

Probably seen Jeff 10 times or more thru-out the last 5 Decades/Feels Like I Lost my Best Friend/Love what you did Here Bro/Sounds so Sweet/Thank-you 🎸 ⛅ 🎸

[@sealisa1398]

I’m right there with that sentiment. It’s only yesterday that I stopped tearing up. I always over paid to be in front row or there about. He got better and better. Saw him last in October….beloved, RIP.

[@jeanclaudejaycee9599]

I guess there’s lots of us, who share the same feelings you put so well in words

[@williamroark]

I know how you feel 💔 He was my FAVORITE MUSICIAN “regardless of instrument”✨✨✨✨

[@discernment8963]

I just saw him 11/22, he was bouncing around the stage like a kid with accurate lightning fingers. I've got the same feeling.

[@iamkarma20]

I felt the way when Frank Zappa died.😢

[@johnbosman3219]

Well done interpretation. At 67, I've been a Jeff Beck fan since high school days. I'm so grateful for all the wonderful music he shared with the world. Always amazing how his technique and approach evolved over the years. Thank you for sharing this.

[@cliffords2315]

im right there with you started with the Yardbirds, never stoped following him up till this day RIP String King

[@KekmanForTheRestOfTheWorld]

thats the kind of tribute jeff deserves. bravo!

[@hubertmantz1516]

Absolutely beautiful!!! It’s so difficult to comprehend that you’re no longer here 😢 thanks so very much for the eternal music you left us with 🎸 may you rest in peace Mr Jeff Beck 💐✌🏼

[@SKRooU2]

so you think he is reading comments on YT ? smh

[@hubertmantz1516]

No he’s definitely not reading comments on YT lol! I’ve expressed myself in a poignant way that his soul and spirit might capture what I’ve said and how I feel about his death. I’m maybe too much of an empath but there’s probably people out there who can relate to the way I’ve put it after the fact.His family if they read it should get the point of what I’m saying and the impact it’s had on me! Understood? HM Metal forever!! 🤘🏿✌🏼take care man and thanks for the response!!

[@SKRooU2]

@@hubertmantz1516 I get you brotha. I just read comments and feel alot of people just make them for show. I can see you are truly affected by his passing like I have been. He was one of my biggest influences of why I wanted to play guitar. I have been referred to as an empath too. EVH was my biggest influence and I don't think I will ever get over that. Jeff B. is affecting me in the same way. Also when Neil Peart of RUSH died it left an empty place. I mean they had such a big part of my upbringing like I'm sure your life was affected too. As a Christian I feel like they had a special God given talent. There are just some levels that can't be practiced. I know they also put in hard time and many hours but reached beyond what can most can do. They touched so many lives. Since we are on the subject I wanted to graciously share what my personal beliefs are as a believer and knowledge on God's word in the bible. Scripture says when one dies the flesh body returns back to dust from which it came and the spirit returns back to God from which it came. The bible says there are 3 heavens.The atmosphere which includes the air we breathe, clouds etc, the heaven which includes outer space (planets, stars etc) and heaven where God dwells with loved ones and it says in another dimension. Once the person's spirit goes to heaven they can't see what goes on here on earth. Alot of people mistakenly think they can look 'down' at loved ones here on earth. Scripture proves this notion is false because it says in heaven there is no pain and suffering. If loved ones could look back down they would be sad to see what their loved ones have to suffer through. The only spirits that can travel through dimensions are God, and angels. Fallen angels which satan and demons are transverse the earth and in the invisible spirit realm since they were cast from heaven. They're ultimate destination being the lake of fire. Of course I don't know if you believe in God but I would like to share the good message as the bible instructs me to share about how God manifested himself as Jesus and came into this world to die on the cross for you and shed his blood because of his love and offer you eternal life. The ONLY way to gain eternal life is believing Jesus died and rose on the 3rd day. He appeared to hundreds of people at the time and he ascended to heaven. Revelation says he will return back to this earth to set up his new kingdom of heaven on a new earth. I hope and pray that you are a believer, my friend. God Bless, my brother, in Jesus's name !!

[@hubertmantz1516]

Thanks for your reply Heavy Metal! Hubert (Hugh) here! I read with interest your reply to my explanation about how I feel about J B’s passing. A very lengthy transcript indeed but made for good reading about the guitar players that influenced you! I must say that I’m with you on all the names you’ve mentioned. I’m going to very quickly mention that I was extremely distraught when Neil Pert of ‘Rush’ passed so suddenly! I was actually shocked when I heard the news! My son told me initially but then I read about it online. I’m a big Rush fan and have a real passion for them. Actually FYINFO I was born 11/9/1952 and NP was born 12/9/1952. That blew me away when I discovered that! So we were the same age statistically when he left us 😔he died too young sadly. So I’m 70 now but still behave like a 30 year old. lol! My main influences that triggered me to want to learn the instrument were of course, well I was 11 when I started lessons and that was when the Beatles exploded on the scene! 1963 to be exact. They were my initial inspiration to take up guitar. After that Hendrix,Clapton,Iommi. When I discovered Black Sabbath I was off! Cream of course as well. Deep Purple, Grand Funk Railroad, Uriah Heep , etc,etc. now more guitar players through the decades are Jan Akkerman of Focus, Al DiMeola,Satchmo,Vai,Petrucci plus a host of others whom I just can’t think of ATM. That’ll do for now anyway. You get the picture of what I’m on about now as far as my likes and influences are HM. You know in all honesty I’ve never realised that my initials being HM boil down to Heavy Metal!! Lofl 😂🤣 that’s crazy!😜 I love ‘Testament’ Alex Skolnick is a demon of a player!👌🏼 Metallica, Opeth and most of the more obscure metal bands. Again I’m a little devoid of their names as there are so many!! I’m gonna leave it there for now HM as I think you’ve got the picture about me and my taste in guitarists and bands. And oh shit! I’m leaving out one of my all time favourites! Jeff Beck!! How on earth did I do that? Age i guess? Short term memory is stuffing out since about 3 years ago I’ve noticed. I don’t like that at all!!! Long term is very intact 👍 I’m so glad that I saw JB live with my eldest son in January 2010. Great concert and experience! He was truly amazing!! Yep! I’ll letcha know what other acts and guitar players I’ve had the greatest pleasure to have seen in my next msg? More a memo or transcript id say. I wasn’t expecting to make it this long HM! But there ya go! C U take care! Chat soon again. Best from Hugh ✌🏼

[@hubertmantz1516]

Correction: Peart! That’s better ✅

[@stilz0]

Beautiful song from a great master guitarist. I've never heard any other guitar player with Jeff's feeling touch of the strings. To hear this song played by bass is extraordinary. A super tribute! If anyone deserves Guitar Heaven, Jeff qualifies!

[@einarabelc5]

Heaven without God and His Character is just an utopia which means literally, no land in Greek.

[@user-xk3co8dt5z]

Jeff was a gentleman and someone who knows music. Respect from 🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷

[@fusionfan6883]

Absolutely stunning, a beautiful and virtuosic tribute to Jeff.

[@pdive01]

Wow! This song would be awesome on any instrument played by Jeff Beck....What a treasure this man left us.....

[@josephsorea4729]

Rest in peace, A Man who's always played with a good heart, talented guitarist.

[@cliffords2315]

hes a very down to earth Guy, loves to work in cars in his spare time,.........RIP i cant stand that hes gone

[@mustybill9886]

No kidding, the best tribute I've listened to since his passing.

[@MrKFNeverGiveUp]

Wow. This is hauntingly beautiful Bass playing. RIP, Jeff.

[@barendtromp]

@@MrKFNeverGiveUp thanks!!

[@jordanwilliams2248]

now that we lost this man. i think we all realize how incredible he really was

[@michaelpadilla1802]

I get goosebumps listening 🎶 I first saw him in concert in 1977 with Jan Hammer opening act for a new band touring AEROSMITH. He outshined them as expected! So glad I was there in San Diego that evening!

[@DEPARTMENTOFREDUNDANCYDEPT]

The word "unique" is misused all the time by people who do not understand that it means literally "ONE OF A KIND!" NOTHING can be "very" unique! Something is either unique or it is not, and Jeff Beck was without doubt a unique artist. Nobody played like him and nobody could copy his style. I have enjoyed his music since purchasing the "TRUTH" album in 1969, and he has remained on my short list of all time favorite guitar players for over 50 years. I will always treasure my audio collection of his work, I will never forget seeing him play live just five years ago, and I will never tire of listening to "BECK'S BOLERO," "MORNING DEW," or "SHAPES OF THINGS!"

[@piprist5099]

The fretless bass sounds fabulous. I think he mastered that as well. Getting to love blues/jazz stuff. This sounds wonderful. His passing was such a shock. He was always reaching for the next level. Never content to stand still. Thanks for such fine music and for helping Tal Wikenfeld get established. I'm sure she loved the time learning from a master. Delighted to find this piece.

[@Midnightmidway]

Its not actually Beck playing

[@acprado67]

Amazing! Fretless has the most beautiful tone for this kind of song. Weel done!

[@rockyrovere2526]

Excellent,excellent tribute to Jeff. Well done. Thank you, Rocky

[@TonyTabasco]

Well done! A worthy tribute!

[@chipc4936]

Wonderful. Jeff is smiling down at you. RIP, Jeff. RIP... 😥

[@ericwood1942]

Your rendition of this Jeff Beck work using a bass guitar is absolutely awesome. Fretless is the only way a bass can emulate the nuances of his playing.

[@JohnMuskiet]

Hi Barend,This is a very beautiful Hommage to Sir Beck.. Thanks for sharing and showing respect to our Hero...

[@garthkolbeck8674]

Very soulfully heartfelt. Mastery of the instrument, Jeff is proud of you! Please do the whole album.

[@EGlideKid]

What a fabulous, ground-breaking album. I have loved it since it came out and still listen to it often, as well as his many other amazing songs. Well done on this. It is a fitting tribute to his skill and mastery.

[@barendtromp]

thanks!!

[@zambotv8150]

Great job, that's one of my favourite tunes

[@barendtromp]

Yes, Blow by Blow is my favorite Jeff beck album!

[@FBGOODIE]

Beautiful rendition, thank you for sharing it

[@cliftontorrence839]

Simply, the world was made better with JB in it. Your contribution was most tasteful.

[@davel.9467]

That was wonderful. Thanks for doing this. A beautiful tribute to the maestro. Your tone was made for that piece of music.

[@barendtromp]

thanks a lot. Great compliment! 🙏

[@25dollarbill24]

This is superb emulation! Sounds great!

[@danirobitamarut6686]

Congratulations! An impressive, soulful recording of that wonderful track, played on a 6 string Bass… wow!!!

[@cirenosnor5768]

A 6 string *fretless* bass ❤️

[@barbarabroeske1061]

But NOT Jeff playing it. Misleading title and photoshop job

[@barendtromp]

Thanks!

[@SB-eq7jz]

Nice rendition! God Bless and God Rest Jeff's Soul.. Rip (Rock in Paradise) another truly irreplaceable Virtuoso and genius lost.. 💔🎸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧🙏

[@michealbequignonappora8974]

Au revoir Mr Beck , tu seras toujours parmi les vivants 🙏 .

[@waltgdrums1]

Bravo! Masterfully executed and beautiful tribute to our late maestro Jeff Beck.

[@independentthinker3115]

What a beauty !! Thank for sharing.

[@stefanodalelio480]

Immenso Jeff on the bass too!

[@alexaalexa6524]

You've a good feeling! Top👍 Yes -we love Beck forever💝

[@barendtromp]

Thanks Alexa!

[@paulsimmons5726]

What a talented artist Jeff Beck has been for decades… RIP Jeff Beck!

[@pataublues]

Very nice tribute to Jeff Beck and thank you very much for this wonderful post.

[@michaelb.42112]

Thank you, Jeff.

[@missionbass]

I was thinking of playing a Beck tune on the 28th as a tribute. Really love this version!

[@mooski-mooski]

Would love to see the look on God’s face right now up in heaven… As he steps aside for Sir Jeff to take over!

[@MrJohnnyDistortion]

I was fortunate to see Jeff once with The Joe Perry Project as the opening act in the Cape Cod Coliseum. Rock In Peace Jeff.

[@arkaroy213]

Thank you for this interpretation.

[@jaimeparedes9188]

Breath taking.

[@Ojb_1959]

Bravo ! Very well done in my opinion. He’ll be missed dearly. Thanks from New Orleans 🎸🎭🏁🏹

[@ministrychicago1]

Cause we ended as Lovers. LOVE!!!!!!!

[@peppers776]

Written for Roy Buchanan! 🎸🏆

[@JohnnyArtPavlou]

Just beautiful. ❤❤💔

[@philipperondeaux3689]

Merci pour cette proposition qui lui aurait surment plu !

[@eddiepolanco7922]

awesome tribute enjoyed every note thank you!

[@adolfomartinezcarazo3099]

The song with the bass and then the guitar is very good, greetings from Spain (Europe)

[@susankirkland3852]

Very nice indeed and clever. I’m sure Jeff would appreciate your tribute 🙏🙏🎶❤️

[@bethdemars1118]

That's beautiful, thank you.

[@jeffreytaylor6257]

Nice restraint on the guitar work at the end. Nailed it. JT

[@ericsierra-franco7802]

This is fantastic!

[@CP-kb1du]

True Legend ...always growing as a artist....better better ...as time went on

[@markboonzaier4346]

A friend gave me the cassette shortly after release. Fir me an an incredibly sad tune, one of the all time classics and your rendition is superb!!!

[@marcpapounetblues1172]

Un bel hommage 🙏🙏🙏 Merci !!!

[@LorinTone]

Good lord. What a wonderfully gifted and skilled musician. An inspiration, and I think he's happy with that.

[@ChrisLawton66]

Even though I feel tricked and baited by the title, you did a phenomenal job.

[@martinespinomusic]

Exquisite Jeff would’ve loved this

[@gregoryrivera9529]

Both versions are excellent. First time I hear the bass version.

[@SteveSeven]

Great Job!!, love the appreciation of every note every bend

[@chopinplaya]

One of the best covers of Cuz We've Ended!

[@coolbro6969]

wonderful. thanks.

[@marcoaguilar2394]

What a fantastic video to happen upon! Thank you for making this treasure available. Before I'd even heard his music, I heard his name and it struck me how cool his name was. Then I was introduced to his music and I was hooked. I was lucky enough to see him play live and he was opened for Carlos Santana. I'd seen Santana several times by then and he remains one my favorite guitarists but, I was actually there for Jeff. I noticed Carlos sitting to the side of the stage alone listening to Jeff play with pure admiration of the genius on stage. That was a great night for me.

[@ricardorodrigues4277]

Certainly you achieve the target! Thanks for the job and sharing it with us.

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Wow that was fantastic

[@tpalladino23]

Thank you!

[@jaymarx3146]

WOW ! Love it !

[@davidwalbank3317]

i've followed jeff beck since the yardbird days, some musicians it is like losing a brother or sister, i think it's your passed dying, rip jeff a one off a legend

[@moondogaudiojones1146]

Beautiful!

[@scrimmerman]

Excellent performance, Sir! Jeff would've been proud.

[@JoeHernandez1210]

Absolutely awesome what a Genius was Jeff.

[@targetedindividual808]

Nailed it. Very nice.

[@DarkeningSkies1]

Very nicely done.

[@nobuhikoyamamoto8641]

Wonderful!

[@roguecheddar]

Wow. a fitting tribute to Jeff, Jaco, and Roy, all in one exquisite song. I hope they're jamming up in Heaven as we speak.

[@barendtromp]

Thanks! Which Roy do you mean by the way?

[@roguecheddar]

@@barendtromp My pleasure, the Roy I refer to is Roy Buchanan. This song was orginally a tribute to Roy by Jeff Beck, as he played it much in the style of Roy. It is very much evocative of Roy's 'The Messiah Will Come Again'. I believe Jeff said so on the album that it was a tribute to Roy and Stevie Wonder, as I recall.

[@barendtromp]

@@roguecheddar ok great! I didn't know that. I only know Stevie wonder wrote it. The Messiah Will Come Again is really nice, also the Gary Moore rendition..

[@scotthickey2989]

Nicely done! 😎Bravo!

[@stevekulacz7235]

Jeez what a beautiful song

[@jimmythebold589]

the guitar sounds nice at the end, too!!

[@rafaprista8592]

Congrats!!!! Very good!

[@SonnyCider]

A Beautiful gift that Jeff left for us.

[@jacksmith6063]

Well done. Beautiful tribute.

[@bumhollow]

Thoroughly enjoyable and well done. Liked and subscribed.

[@stienclande]

👏👏👏👏👏nicely done

[@harryberman4320]

Another example of why fretless bass is the tonal and expressive GOAT of bass. Just beautiful……

[@Testing-123]

thank you for this

[@JohnNathanCO]

I have to believe Mr. Beck would have loved this fantastic interpretation. Great tribute.

[@scottdanner1703]

And greese on his hands and guitar to boot he's lucky mom and dad understood practice being musicians I'm a drummer and it ain't easy . Jeff got the sound and love the drumming ..the man got style and class got to love his car collection ya got to love the 70's blow by blow and wired don't get any better.

[@simonpaulengland7833]

Very, very nice playing, very nice feeling......;-)

[@carlinhos_blues]

AMAZING!!!!

[@joeysplats3209]

Nicely done.

[@AdrianFarrell]

Wonderful 👏

[@AshRavens]

This is brilliant

[@doreendiggins620]

Only saw Jeff once at the ARMs concert in the late 70s I think. Clapton, Page, Cocker, L. Russell, C. Watt, Bill Wyman, Paul Rogers,. But Jeff by far out shined them all with Jan Hammer and his group. This was after the Blow by Blow LP. I must add it was a grate show all around. Extremely tight, ( except Page a little sloppy as usual ) but that's his style, still great. But Jeff killed it. Incidentally, This is a lovely tribute and very well done version of " Cause we ended as lovers". You can be proud.

[@vikingar]

Really nice….sweet! Excellent memorial to his Jeffness. I think he’d really like it… a lot! 👍🏼

[@pivotalmomentums]

so good! great tribute, Barend

[@barendtromp]

Thank you! 🤩